As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
A displaced Lebanese family struggles to adapt to life in a makeshift encampment in Beirut as the war continues. Mr. Rabih Khreiss, a father of nine, reflects on the loss of his home and the challenges of living in tents without basic amenities. The ongoing conflict has left many families like his feeling hopeless and trapped, with no clear end in sight.
- ▪Mr. Rabih Khreiss and his family fled their hometown of Khiyam due to escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel.
- ▪They are currently living in a tent in Beirut, relying on donations for survival.
- ▪The family faces significant hardships, including lack of healthcare for Mr. Khreiss's sister who has cancer.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:08:17 +0800 |
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As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despairSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMr Rabih Khreisse, 44, a displaced Lebanese man, sits with his sister Rajaa Kherisse, 55, at their shelter in a makeshift encampment in Beirut, Lebanon, on April 27. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 28, 2026, 06:08 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 06:27 PMListenBEIRUT - It has been nearly two months, but Mr Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. The father-of-nine could once put food on the table through his car workshop in southern Lebanon, but is now barely surviving in a tent in the capital Beirut.Like so many others, the Khreiss family fled their southern hometown of Khiyam in the early hours of March 2, moments after learning that the Hezbollah armed…
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